'Marco Polo' season 3 release date, rumors: is the third installment canceled?

(Marco Polo / Facebook)"Marco Polo" season three may not be happening as rumors point to Netflix re-considering production costs

It seems Netflix is taking its time in renewing "Marco Polo" for a third season, and many fans are wondering if new episodes will ever arrive, considering that the streaming giant has dished a whopping amount for the series to take place.

The second installment left many things unanswered and some are losing hope that their questions will be answered, especially after the re-emergence of Prester John, the mysterious mystical being who appeared at the end of the second season and seems to have attacked Kublai Khan's (Bendict Wong) camp.

HOF Mag notes that the show still needs to address the issue between the famous warrior and his new enemy. If Prester John is indeed a threat to Kublai Khan's regime, it would be nice if Netflix decides to detail how the two will butt heads in season three.

Also, there's the death of Kokachin (Zhu Zhu), who decided that it was better to die than live a life of wretchedness. It is worth noting that Kokachin has deep ties with both Marco (Lorenzo Richelmy) and Prince Jingim (Remy Hii). Fans are eager to know how the two will react after finding out what caused the Princess' death and who pushed her to claim her own life.

Meanwhile, there are reports pointing to the potential cancellation of the upcoming season even if there are a lot of stories to be told and there are many fans wanting to know more of Kublai Khan's reign.

According to Movie News Guide, rumor has it that Netflix is reconsidering the renewal of "Marco Polo" season three due to expensive production costs. Fans and experts alike can tell that the series is one of the heftiest yet in the history of the streaming service with all its costumes, settings, and other filming expenses.

Forbes reported in 2014 that Netflix dished a jaw-dropping $90 million to produce the first 10-episode installment. It is likely that the streaming giant will once again need to release a similar amount to come up with season three.

Will the show be renewed to give fans the answers they need to know? Stay tuned for more updates on the third season of "Marco Polo."

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